Registered Nurse (rn), Mental Health & Substance Use Outreach

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Fort St. John is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care and support clients requiring mental health services. This role involves designing treatment plans and collaborating with community services. The ideal candidate will have BC College of Nurses registration and at least 2 years in mental health nursing. Benefits include comprehensive packages with vacation, training, and relocation support. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving

Employer-paid training

Outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness programs

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing intensive outreach nursing care and case management.
• Design and monitor treatment plans to reduce re-hospitalization.
• Work with inter-professional community teams.
• Support clients in various settings like hospitals and communities.

Skills

Client assessments

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Client-focused care

Culturally safe care

Time management

Team collaboration

Research-based evidence

Equipment operation

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

2 years nursing experience in mental health

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Fort St. John Hospital.

Under clinical supervision of the Team Lead/designate, provides ongoing intensive outreach nursing care, case management and mental health and substance use support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or other community settings. Designs, implements, and monitors individual treatment plans to maximize community functioning and reduce re-hospitalization. Works in close association with inter‑professional community mental health and substance use staff, emergency services, Indigenous partners, and community service providers.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, 08:00 to 19:12 (rotating)

Fort St. John

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in mental health and substance use programming or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate / prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem‑solve effectively.
• Ability to promote client‑focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to create culturally safe, trauma informed health care settings through individualized care planning and collaborative approaches to service provisions, including Indigenous health services if possible.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well‑being.
• Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk‑taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research‑based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health‑related disciplines and the humanities, arts, and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community‑based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long‑term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.